"SCHOOLS from across the North East will be facing a tough military assignment tomorrow as they take part in an adventure challenge.

Teams from thirteen schools are meeting at Richmond Castle for the Green Howards Museum's Inter-schools Adventurous Sports Challenge.

Each group of ten students will be tackling six tests of physical and mental skills.

They will include a mountain bike obstacle course and leadership tasks.

Prizes for the contest will be awarded by Richmond Mayor, John Harris.

Major Roger Chapman, of the Green Howards regimental museum, said: "Every school taking part is very enthusiastic.